Travel RN - ED Holding / MedSurg Telemetry
hace 8 días
Wilmington
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 04/06/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Apr 6, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • ED Inpatient (EDIP) holding unit located within the Emergency Department, serving adult patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, • Patient population includes any adult medical/surgical diagnoses, with potential for PCU-level acuity patients, • Target patient ratios are 1:6 for MS/Tele patients and 1:4 for PCU-level patients, • Float pool position with expected floating to ED and Med/Surg areas as needed, • Night shift, 18:45–07:15 (3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week), • Every other weekend required, • Manager-created schedule, • EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis; Communication framework: SBAR, • Standard equipment in use includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systemsRequirements, • Active NC or compact RN license required, • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, • Proficiency in MS/Tele nursing, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and both on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring, • Experience with the following skills required: colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, renal failure management, blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, heparin and insulin administration, isolation precautions, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula and oxygen mask use, portable oxygen, oral suctioning, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, and use of Rapid Response Teams, • Must pass an EKG competency test prior to startAdditional Information, • Preferred skills include NIHSS certification, IV insulin protocol experience, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access, central line blood draw, IV starts, and experience with CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, TBI, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and wound care/wound vac, • Unit orientation is 12 hours, • Navy scrubs required, • High acuity, mixed patient population; all candidates will be interviewed due to high acuity, • Contract staff are assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters, • Mid-contract consolidation to a centralized office may occur, with possible reassignment to other units as needed, • Local candidates are accepted, • First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience, • RTO requests are not accepted after booking; call-offs or unapproved time off may result in contract cancellation With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.